This is how we always made roasted peppers—right on the stove, no oven, no shortcuts.
In this episode of Cooking with Rita G, I’m showing you the old-school way I learned by watching my mother and grandmother. No measurements, just feeling, patience, and knowing when it’s right.
If you’ve ever wondered how to get that perfect char and peel peppers the easy way, this is it. Simple, real, and exactly how it’s been done in Italian kitchens for years.
Watch until the end for my paper bag trick—it makes all the difference.
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23 Comments
My grandfather did the peppers just like that but before he started the entire stove top was lined in aluminum foil.
This is how my dad did it and taught me, but we would put them in a paper bag for a few minutes after charring them and then the skin would come right off super easy. Ah the smell was so good! Was one of my fav things growing up, put the extras in a jar with some olive oil and garlic for later (didn't last long!)
The music is super distracting. You're really awesome though and I enjoy your videos.
I've never made roasted peppers, but I'll probably try it now and I'll just use my hands to turn them. I'm always accidentally burning myself anyway when I cook, what's a couple more burns?
Yes. Music was distracting. We love you. No music needed lol
Love you! I make rajas from a restaurant i used to work at. The smell of those peppers roasting was my favorite part.
Sadly, I have an electric stove or else I would do it like this, but I do have an air fryer and that does a good job too.
I am married to an Italian. My father in law used to do this with the peppers. I enjoyed this. I learned a lot from him and my mother in law. I keep up many of their traditions for my husband. ❤ great video as always.
I would like to see you make Carbonara please 😘
Rita do you know about the pasta Gemelli, if you can help let me knoow
Rita, my name is Maria Bartalini I am 100% Italian, Many Gemellis were taken from my family, their is a pasta called Gemelli it means twins in Italian do you have any information that you would be willing to share. Peppers look great 😊
What's with the dresses?? I love it!! Where can I get one?
Haha love the housecoats. I guess younger folks won’t make the connection with those..
Hit me up on all those things “your sisters ass”. 😂 friggin dyin over heeeeya
You’re the best, looks amazing! I remember my grandmother making them this way.
I love the music, the history, and the accent, the whole video was great.
Hey, Rita. If you ain't sayin MADONNA I ain't watching 😂❤
My freakin stove does the clicking (one of the burners) EVERY TIME I cook, drives me NUTS. Love all of this, so great to see generational cooking, and family time!
Makes a mess of my stove but I love them soooo much
Sausage with those peppers would be awesome 😋
The music is killing me 🤣
11:10–11:30 😂😂😂 you are too funny…love it
My Mom, when she used to cook a lot, did the peppers on the stove and flipped with hand as well. This was in Argentina.
What you are making there is SO delicious, especially the next day
Rita 🤩
Beautiful Roasted Peppers 😍
I’m going to have to make them you made them look delicious. You’re awesome and love your accent